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Bankrupt ex-England goalkeeper David James forced into auctioning football memorabilia

Thursday, November 6, 2014

Former England goalkeeper David James has been forced to auction hundreds of items of football memorabilia collected during his career after being declared bankrupt in May.

Photo: Hilco Industrial

The 44-year-old earned an estimated £20 million over the course of his career, from football wages, endorsements and modelling contracts, but has built up crippling debts after breaking up with his ex-wife Tanya in 2005.

He has put a large collection of football memorabilia up for sale, including signed football shirts, a collection of books, DJ equipment, Raleigh Chopper bikes, and a Vauxhall Astra van with 110,370 miles on the clock.